Monthly Archives July 2021

SQUEEZEBOX STOMPERS WUMB Music Fest 2011, University of Massachusetts 91.9 FM “Even in staid New England, every day is Mardi Gras with the Squeezebox Stompers. Wherever they go, they bring the party with their mix of Zydeco, Cajun, blues and good ol’ roadhouse rock ‘n roll. Whether you’re a dancer or just a toe tapper, the Stompers will get your blood boiling and put a smile on your face at the same time. Led by Rockin’ Ralph Tufo, formerly of the award-winning Boogaloo Swamis, the Stompers feature musicians who have decades of experience playing the roots and branches of American
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  BEND IN THE RIVER Bend In The River has been performing at local venues and New England Bluegrass Festivals since 2016. The combination of the sibling harmony of Clara and Evan Guilmette, with Clara’s crisp rolling banjo, Evan’s rhythm guitar, and the solid bass of Dave Casali will make audiences want to stop and listen to this dynamic trio. Listeners will be treated to the sounds of both traditional and new bluegrass music. In April of 2019, they recorded their first CD titled, Road Trip Recordings. Clara is currently attending Central Connecticut State University where she is studying Music
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THE JAMBLERS Lou Abbondanzo, guitar; Randy Batson, guitar; Matt Carlen, guitar and mandolin; Jeff Horton, bass; Gary Beekmann, dobro, mandolin, guitar; Peter Fein, banjo and ukulele; Larry DeJong, violin. Vocals? All of us (well, except for Larry) The Jamblers were born from a Friday night jam at the home of Lou Abbondanzo. We gather around 8 PM and play past midnight. Jeff and Gary drive more than an hour each way just to pick. Every week. We each have our tunes, one after the other, and the solos can… well… go on for a bit. Heck, there are 7 of
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JACK JOLIE Starting from lessons at age 8, Jack has advanced through the years to end up as one of Maine’s most talented singers and acoustic guitar players. Teenage years spent in Nashville with his song-writer dad allowed him the good fortune of taking serious guitar lessons from top-level professional players. In 1976 Jack found his true soul in Bluegrass music, honing his skills at numerous festivals, playing in a variety of bands, and many times being part of opening acts for famous headliners at these festivals. For 12 years beginning in 1998 he was a member of the Connecticut
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MOONSHINE FALLS Moonshine Falls is a band aimed at bridging the gap between Traditional Bluegrass and the New Blue movement. The band was formed in New York City, in 2013, by husband and wife duo of Mary Noecker and Dave McKeon. Drawing from the canon of Bluegrass standards, as well as writing songs that fit seamlessly with those of yesterday, the members of Moonshine Falls create a sound that is steeped in tradition without drowning in it.
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THE DALE AND DARCY BAND The Dale and Darcy Band is an Americana, Celtic, Bluegrass, Roots band. Dale, Neil Rossi started out playing together fifteen years ago as a group of friends and have since developed into a cohesive, tight and lively band that plays all over Vermont and New England. As a trio and quartet, they play twin fiddles, tenor banjo, mandolin, penny whistles, bass and guitar. You may have seen them play at The Alchemist, Piecassos, The Trapp Family Brewery, Top Notch, the Cliff House, Nectars, Rira’s, The Farmhouse, Foam, The Inn at Essex, North Hero House, at
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THE GRILLBILLIE PROJECT GBP has a revolving lineup. Depending on the date and location, you may see a different group every time playing mash to waltzes with tight harmonies. This band of friends have been playing together casually for more than a decade. Recently, at the request of some fans, they decided to start performing together at some of their favorite festivals. Get ready for this unit to bring you some kicking bluegrass cultivated from a blend of original, traditional, and contemporary material.
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SLEEPY HOLLOW STRING BAND From the hills of Westchester county, NY comes a bluegrass band with the gates open wide blending stylistic influences from multiple genres ranging from rockabilly country to bluegrass and old time. The Sleepy Hollow String Band has a high energy sound with an emphasis on harmony singing. Mike Burns and Connie McCardle bring their amazing song collection covering such artists as Ricky Skaggs , Gram Parsons, Marty Stuart, Tim O’Brien, The Louvin Brothers, to name a few, as well as original songs written by Mike and Connie. Founded in 2006, the band has performed in numerous
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THE EUGENE TYLER BAND Eugene Gardner (vocals/guitar/mandolin) and Dan Tyler (guitar/banjo) grew up writing songs together, playing porches and basements with their friends. Marc Jaffee, their former music teacher, grew up a couple of miles down the road and produced their first two records, Eugene Tyler Band and Young Randy, before joining them on upright bass and background vocals for their 2019 EP, ‘baby dogs’. ‘baby dogs’ was their first entirely acoustic release, a mix of alt-country and bluegrass that showcased the dynamic musicianship and acerbic songwriting the group is known for. Their newest single, ‘Longest Day’, is from those
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FOUR BRIDGES Four Bridges is a Bluegrass band based in New England, performing traditional & original tunes while mixing in some tasty covers. They‘ve been playing together since 2005. A harmony singing acoustical foursome, they cover a lot of musical territory.
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